1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P894 GMD
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 85,063 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/02/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/10/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,063 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1596cc
P894 GMD Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2012
- 85,063 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P894 GMD Mileage History
- 03/02/200664,310 mi
- 03/02/200664,310 mi
- 01/02/200769,224 mi+4,914 mi
- 09/02/200872,020 mi+2,796 mi
- 06/02/201076,821 mi+4,801 mi
- 07/02/201181,777 mi+4,956 mi
- 08/02/201285,063 mi+3,286 mi
Average of roughly 3,452 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P894 GMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P894 GMD) between February 2006 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 February 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”.
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